Ingestion Refers to the

question 129

Multiple Choice

Ingestion refers to the

• A) progressive dehydration of indigestible residue.
• B) input of food into the digestive tract through the mouth.
• C) chemical breakdown of food.
• D) absorption of nutrients in the gut.
• E) mixing of nutrients with digestive enzymes.

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Definitions:

Eudicots

A classification of flowering plants (angiosperms) that are characterized by having two seed leaves (cotyledons).

Venation

The pattern of veins in the leaves, stems, and petals of plants, critical for transport and support.

Reproductive Success

A measure of an individual's genetic contribution to the next generation, often assessed by the number of surviving offspring produced.

Flowering Plants

Plants belonging to the group Angiosperms, characterized by producing flowers in which their seeds develop.